Background
The Trust Regulator is the national authority that licenses and supervises trust companies in Cambodia. The regulator issues licenses for trust companies and conducts on-site inspections to verify compliance with licensing requirements and renewal applications.
Under its administrative mandate, the Trust Regulator processes license applications and may dispatch officials to applicant premises as part of the administrative review and verification process. The trust sector in Cambodia consists of licensed entities that provide fiduciary and trust management functions regulated under the Trust Regulator’s supervisory framework.
Scope of Application
This inspection and verification practice applies to companies seeking initial licensing or renewal of an existing trust company license in Cambodia. The Trust Registration Department implements on-site checks as part of the Trust Regulator’s registration and renewal procedures.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On July 28, 2026, with authorization from H.E. SOK Dara, Director General of the Trust Regulator, Mrs. SIN Somalay, Deputy Director of the Trust Registration Department, led officials to conduct an on-site visit at Avatar Global Ventures Co., Ltd. The visit was carried out to check and verify the company’s application for renewing its trust company license.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The Trust Regulator’s use of on-site verification indicates that licensed and prospective trust companies are subject to physical inspection as part of licensing reviews. Businesses operating in the trust sector should maintain accessible records and premises to support administrative verification during renewal processes.
Official Source
Source: Trust Regulator announcement, July 28, 2026 — Trust Regulator Facebook post and Trust Regulator channels.
